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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.85, 206.80 and 46.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.85, 206.80 and 46.55 is: 69.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.85 : 206.80 = 46.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.85/206.80 = 46.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.85x = 206.80 × 46.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.85x = 9,626.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,626.94/137.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.84

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